Education Commons^™

Meet The Kiwibots, Umaine Dining's New Food Delivery Robot, Division Of Marketing And Communications, University Of Maine Dining Services

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine students, faculty and staff will see some new faces on campus this fall - but, unlike the first years beginning their college experience, these newcomers will have smiles made of pixels. UMaine Dining is launching 15 food delivery robots, called "Kiwibots," in order to meet the student demand for food delivery services.

Umaine Website Owners And Managers, January 2022 Update, University Of Maine Maine Digital Communications

General University of Maine Publications

Monthly newsletter from the UMaine Digital Communications for website managers. Contents of this edition includes an update on the delay in VPN requirement for website editors working remotely, Web forms and notifications, Training opportunities, Accessibility and inclusion and accessible document checklist.

Melissa Jankowski: Aspiring Forensic Psychologist Evaluates Inmates, Patients At N.C. Prison Complex, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

To become a forensic psychologist, Melissa Jankowski decided to participate in a competitive internship at a prison complex famous for housing several high-profile inmates—the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina.

Umaine Digital Communications, December 2021, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

Winter break is upon us, and the team here at Digital Communications wish everyone well this holiday season. We will be taking time off ourselves, but will always have someone available to support your website needs. Please email us at our department address um.weboffice@maine.edu (or use our website services request form) to ensure your request is received by whomever is available while others are taking time off.

Umaine-Led For/Maine Coalition Chosen As Finalist For Up To $100 Million In Eda's Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Ashley Forbes, Dan Cashman

General University of Maine Publications

The Forest Opportunity Roadmap (FOR/Maine) Coalition was named by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as a finalist in the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The University of Maine was awarded the $500,000 grant to support the coalition to further develop and scale the forest bio-economy in Maine and will advance to Phase 2 of the challenge competing for up to $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding.

New Maine Initiative To Build Ag Literacy Through Immersive Cte Culinary Arts Programs, Margaret Nagle

General University of Maine Publications

A new University of Maine initiative to build agricultural literacy through an immersive culinary experience for career and technical education (CTE) culinary arts instructors is one of 21 projects funded nationwide by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture. NIFA has invested $6.2 million in the Professional Development and Secondary School Teacher grants to increase the number of K-14 teachers and educational professionals trained in the food and agricultural sciences. The grants to prepare more educators in food and ag science, and support best teaching practices that enhance student learning outcomes, are part of NIFA's Agriculture …

Nicholas Martinez: Returning To College To Help Others Like Him, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

A speech language pathologist changed Nicholas Martinez's life. Now he's going to do the same for others. When Martinez was a child growing up in Pleasant Point, Maine, a speech language pathologist worked with him to manage his stuttering disorder. The experience inspired him to pursue a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Maine.

Imaging Spectroscopy Can Predict Water Stress In Wild Blueberry Fields, Umaine-Led Study Reveals, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

Imaging spectroscopy can help predict water stress in wild blueberry barrens, according to a University of Maine-led study. The technology involves measuring the light reflected off of objects depicted in images captured by drones, satellites and other remote sensing technology to classify and gather pertinent information about the objects. According to researchers, it can precisely measure light across dozens, if not hundreds, of bands of colors. The reflectance spectra can depict nutrient levels, chlorophyll content and other indicators of health for various crops, according to researchers.

Umaine Eoc Receives Inaugural Black Bear Award For Extraordinary Impact, Margaret Nagle

General University of Maine Publications

This spring, the University of Maine established the Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact, focused on recognizing an individual or group that goes above and beyond in performance excellence. Such positive impact is "deep, significant and lasting," and is reflected campus wide and beyond in the quality of the student and employee experience. The inaugural recipient of the Black Bear Award for Extraordinary Impact is the UMaine Emergency Operations Center, which since February 2020 has provided and coordinated COVID-19 response for the UMaine and UMM communities.

Umaine Names Presidential Award Recipients Webpage, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

The 2021 University of Maine Presidential Awards recognize outstanding achievement in teaching in the Master of Social Work program, higher education research that supports the well-being of students, and impactful community engagement affecting Mainers of all ages and sectors from agriculture to schools.

Judith Josiah-Martin, a lecturer in the School of Social Work, received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award; Elizabeth Allan, professor of higher education, received the Presidential Research and Creative Achievement Award; and James Dill, pest management specialist and University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor, received the Presidential Public Engagement Award.

Meet The 2021 Outstanding Graduating Students, Margaret Nagle

General University of Maine Publications

Thirteen undergraduates have been named 2021 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine. Among them is Bailey West, the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, and in the Honors College, and the 2021 valedictorian.

Umaine Celebrates Research, Creativity And Public Service With Virtual Maine Impact Week, Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of the research, creativity and public service from the University of Maine community, returns with free virtual events throughout the week of April 12, 2021.

The series of online programs, to be viewed daily from April 12-16 on the Maine Impact Week website, allow the public to learn about various studies and projects from Maine's sole public research university. The weeklong event includes webinars, panel discussions, challenges and awards.

University Of Maine Presents 3d-Printed Dirigo Star To The Maine Bicentennial Commission For Bicentennial Time Capsule, Kristen Muszynski

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center presented a 3D-printed Dirigo Star to the Maine Bicentennial Commission to be the core component of the Maine State Bicentennial Time Capsule.

Dirigo Star Time Capsule Unveiling, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

Video recording of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center presenting a 3D-printed Dirigo Star to the Maine Bicentennial Commission to be the core component of the Maine State Bicentennial Time Capsule.

First-Ever Online, Bilingual Portal To Franco American Archives Launches This Spring, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

Franco American Programs at the University of Maine will collaborate with four other institutions in the region to launch the first-ever online, bilingual portal to Franco American archives and history collections from repositories across North America this spring.

Fuller's Fiddlehead Sustainability Research Featured In Northern Woodlands Magazine., University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A study of sustainable fiddlehead harvesting practices by David Fuller, an Agriculture and Non-Timber Forest Products Professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was cited in the Spring 2021 issue of Northern Woodlands magazine.

Honors Student Ambassadors' 'It's Personal' Campaign To Benefit Black Bear Exchange, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine Honors Student Ambassadors Katie Tims and Bailey West are launching the "It's Personal" personal care items donation campaign to benefit the Black Bear Exchange (BBE) on campus. BBE provides assistance to UMaine students experiencing economic and food insecurity by providing access to donated food, clothing, and personal care products.